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Buyer (Client) Beware!

Think all DWI Defense lawyers are the same? Think again. You get what you pay for.

I got the below email solicitation today asking me to sign up for a DWI Defense referral website. It basically says you can make a bunch of money on DWI cases because people are scared and all you have to do is take their money and plea bargain the case. That there is NO DEFENSE to DWI. Fact is there are LOTS of defenses to DWI when a person handles the situation correctly. Such as knowing the information I provide on this site.

What follows is the email that is an example of all that is wrong in the practice of DWI defense. It makes it hard for lawyers like me to practice because we offer a real defense to DWI and so are "expensive" compared to the "fee and plea" lawyers attracted to the service detailed below. Let the buyer beware.


DUI Defense is the most lucrative area of criminal practice: Here is why

Fact 1: Most dui cases are settled before going to trial because there is really no defense. DUI is really like a strict liability crime. Once you do it, you are guilty. Many dui defense attorneys file frivolous motions and in the process run up even higher fees for the client. Cases rarely go to trial and when they do, the DAs almost always win. So the most successful DUI Defense attorneys simply plea bargain and collect their fee from the client. This makes DUI Defense practice one of the most lucrative areas of the law.
Fact 2: Most DUI defendants are average people who otherwise have never committed a crime. The last thing they want on their record is a DUI. They are willing to pay as much as you ask for hoping they can beat the wrap. This is another reason why DUI Defense is absolutely the most lucrative area of criminal defense.

Fact 3: DUI Defendants look for a dui lawyer on the web because it is discrete. For reason stated above, the cost per click for online advertising has outpaced any other industry. A single click in some major markets can cost as much as $100.

Fact 4: We, www.dui1.com, are the Number 1 result when you search Google for the terms dui lawyer, dui lawyers, dui attorney, and dui attorneys. We dominate the web. We are Number 1 under the natural results, meaning we don’t pay to be up there. For this reason, advertising on dui1.com is the least expensive advertising avenue on the web.

Conclusion: If you do any type of criminal defense, throw your hat in and sign up at dui1.com. The fees are very low. When you get your first client, you will make more than several times of your investment.

To register, please visit www.dui1.com/register.aspx

To see a list of leads in our network, please visit http://www.dui1.com/DisplayLeadList.aspx

To see a list of our members, please visit http://www.dui1.com/DisplayMembers.aspx

Sincerely,

D---- S------, ESQ.


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Help! I got a DWI!

  • 1. Don't Panic.
    People get arrested for DWI all the time. It's not the end of the world. Take a Deep Breath and realize that this is a problem that can be handled. You will get through this.
  • 2. Gather all your paperwork
    You probably received quite a bit of paperwork. Get it all together and keep it that way. Your lawyer will want to review it and some of it contains specific information related to your driving privileges.
  • 3. Act Quickly
    In order to preserve your rights it is important to get a lawyer working on your case immediately. You can begin to lose your opportunity to challenge aspects of your case in as little as 15 days.
  • 4. Hire a lawyer
    By using our online submission form, you can quickly and easily hire Will Worsham and his staff of trained paralegals to begin work on your case. Our site is secure and your personal information is protected.

What to do if stopped for DWI.

  • 1. Be Polite and Respectful
    The officer is just doing his or her job. There is no reason to be rude or disrespectful and it will definitely NOT help your case to be unkind.
  • 2. Do NOT Answer Questions.
    The officer will likely ask you if you have been drinking, where you have been, how much you've had to drink, etc. You have a Constitutional right not to answer these questions - - so don't. Politely tell the officer that you intend to exercise your constitutional rights not to answer questions.
  • 3. Ask if you are free to leave.
    If the officer tells you that you are not free to leave then any further questioning may result in a custodial interrogation invoking additional constitutional protections of your rights. You should politely inquire as to the officer's reason for stopping you and respectfully ask him or her to write you your ticket so that you can be on your way.
  • 4. DO provide your license and proof of insurance
    Always keep these items where you can quickly and easily locate them. Even completely sober people can sometimes fumble and search for proof of insurance that they stowed in their car months ago, but officers and prosecutors often make much of a person's inability to quickly locate these items.
  • 5. DO NOT perform Field Sobriety Tests
    There is no requirement that you perform Field Sobriety Tests. These tests include the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test (eye test), Walk & Turn Test and One Leg Stand Test. Officers also routinely ask suspects to recite the alphabet without singing, count a specific series of numbers, touch fingertips or other tests. Just Say No.
  • 6. DO NOT take the Portable Breath Test (PBT)
    Many officers in Missouri now carry in their patrol cars what is known as a Portable Breath Test or PBT. While the result of this test cannot be used in court to support a conviction for DWI, it can be used to established probable cause to arrest. You are not required to take this test.
  • 7. Expect To Be Arrested
    At this point, although the officer has little if any evidence of intoxication (unless you are slobbering drunk and falling all over yourself in which case you REALLY SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING!) the officer is probably very frustrated that you have excercised your rights and will usually arrest you out of spite. Go along quietly -- he or she has every right to do so.
  • 8. Make An Informed Decision about the BAC Test.
    Once arrested and at the station you will be given the opportunity to submit to the official BAC test pursuant to Missouri's Implied Consent Law. Understand that by refusing to take the test, your license will be revoked for a year. However, taking the test will give the officer crucial evidence in proving a DWI case against you. The choice is yours and it is a difficult one. Without a test of Blood Alcohol Content and absent other evidence of intoxication, it is often difficult for the prosecution to prove their case in court when defended by an experienced DWI Trial attorney.